The just concluded Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, became imperative in the face of myriad challenges affecting agricultural productivity and food production in Africa. Linked to unsustainable agricultural practices, heads of state, ministers, policymakers, researchers, and farmers gathered in Nairobi with a unified goal to…
Charting a New Course for Africa’s Soil Health
The Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health (AFSH) Summit kicked off in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 7, 2024, drawing together over 4,000 participants from across the continent and beyond. The Summit is a critical platform for addressing the challenges facing Africa’s soil health and charting a new course for sustainable agriculture.…
#PoliceBrutality: The Black man’s struggle against racism in America
First Published in 2020 Have you ever sat down to write something only to find yourself staring blankly at your computer screen for minutes unending because you have many thoughts swirling around your mind? Yeah, that’s me right now. I have a lot of things going on in my head…
History | The Pan-African Women’s Conference of 1962
The Dar es Salaam Spark and the African Women Who Ignited a Continent Lagos, NIGERIA – As the world celebrates Black Women’s History Month this April, a pivotal moment in African history deserves revisiting. Let’s go back in time to a gathering that took place in Tanzania in 1962 when…
Why Feminism Is Getting Unpopular by the Day
In recent years, feminism has faced a mounting backlash, especially on social media. It has had to contend with numerous labelings, unfounded accusations, and misdefinitions that breed disdain and rejection for the concept.
But what is fueling this sponsored animosity toward feminism?
No!!! Blacks Aren’t Going to Hell; We’ve Already Been Through It!
When we finally get to heaven, Nigerians (Africans generally) would need to be held in orientation camps for a while because, ojú ti rí (translation: we’ve been through a lot). Our minds have been violated for so long that we’d need a renewal of our minds first to fit into…
Ecofeminism: Women as Stewards of the Earth
From earth goddesses to creation theories, there are countless symbolisms about women and their deep ties to the earth. An example is the folktale in the Yoruba oral tradition, of Osun, the goddess of river, and The Earth Mother —-PAPA (Haumea and Ka Luahine) of native Hawaiian mythology. In the…
INSIDE: THE WILD WORLD OF NIGERIAN FEMINISTS
The Four Types of Feminists You Should Know In my journey through life, I’ve come across various types of “feminists”, especially as a Black woman from Nigeria. These encounters have been a trip, and I’d like to take you on a wild ride through the world of “Nigerian feminists.” Prepare…
48 Hours in Paris: My Single Story
Welcome back, y’all! So, I recently took a trip (2023). Well, this trip was pretty exciting for me since it was my first time in Europe. I spent my days (and nights) wandering the streets of Amsterdam and Haarlem, shopping, exploring, and trying out different kinds of cuisine. Then, in…
30’s And Pressured For Marriage? Dear Lady…
Dear Single Lady, The one who has got man-issues, I am writing to you today. Yeah, if you are confused about the choice of a life partner, overwhelmed by the number of proposals, or if you are hitched to a non-committer, and or disturbed by what seem like a wilderness…